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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,826.89, 369,991.08 and 97,172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,826.89, 369,991.08 and 97,172.22 is: 145,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,826.89 : 369,991.08 = 97,172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,826.89/369,991.08 = 97,172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,826.89x = 369,991.08 × 97,172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,826.89x = 35,952,854,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,952,854,623.80/246,826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,660.20

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